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World Bank sees 2026 Philippine growth at 4.6%
Philippine economic growth would likely remain below its potential of at least six percent until...
Peso hits new low of P60.1 per dollar
THE PHILIPPINE PESO sank to a fresh record low on Thursday, breaching the P60-per-dollar mark and...
PHL avoids new U.S. visa bond rules as 50 nations face $15,000 requirement
Washington expands a visa bond program targeting countries with high overstay rates, but Filipino...
Philippine financial resources climb to new ₱36-trillion high
Local financial system’s total resources climbed to ₱36.33 trillion in the first month of the...
PSE keeps P170-B capital-raise target despite Mideast war
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is holding firm on its P170-billion...
NGCP proposes P23.9-billion Batangas-Mindoro subsea cable
THE NATIONAL Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP), the country’s sole grid operator, is proposing...
’It’s a heavy burden’: Developers warn new 5% housing rule may lift home prices
Developers are raising alarm over a new rule requiring them to spend more to fund socialized...
Cash remittances rise to $3 billion in January
MANILA – Money sent home by Filipinos working abroad rose 3.5 percent in January compared to a...
Chinese embassy announces Chongqing-Manila direct flights
China’s embassy in the Philippines has announced the launch of direct flights between Manila and...
World Bank set to approve $2.4B financing for PH projects
Financing worth up to $2.44 billion is expected to be approved by the World Bank this month to...
FDI net inflow drops to 5-year low in 2025, but higher than BSP goal
Net inflows of foreign direct investments declined to a four-month low in December 2025, bringing...
Peza-approved investments down 33% to P35.37B
MANILA, Philippines — Investment approvals by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) fell...
Oil shock may prompt BSP rate hike
OIL PRICE SHOCKS may prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to hike its policy rate as early...
Consumer loans rise 19% to ₱3.674 trillion as of end-December 2025
CONSUMER loans jumped 19 percent to P3.674 trillion as of end-December 2025, with credit card...
Prime Infra to buy Colombian oil firm
PRIME Infrastructure Capital Inc. (Prime Infra) on Thursday said that it was acquiring 100 percent...
Aboitiz, House of Investments expand Tarlac estate with new JV
MANILA, Philippines — Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc., through its industrial estate arm Aboitiz...
DOT, BCDA join forces to boost sports tourism
MANILA -- The Department of Tourism inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bases Conversion...
Oil shock to bring inflation above 4%
THE IRAN war could trim 0.2-0.3% from the Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth this...
Bank lending growth eased to near 2-year low in January ’26
MANILA, Philippines – Bank lending expanded at its weakest rate in nearly two years in January,...
Philippines, South Korea signs rocket development collaboration
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), together with Filipino public and...
BSP watches Middle East conflict for inflation risks
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it was closely monitoring the...
Philippine inflation hits 13-month high of 2.4% in February
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine inflation swelled to a 13-month high of 2.4 percent in February,...
Fly Ace to build manufacturing hub at LIMA Estate in Batangas
Fly Ace Corp. is expanding into local manufacturing with plans to build a 7-hectare production...
PHL plans diesel stockpile amid Middle East war
THE PHILIPPINE government plans to procure at least a million barrels of diesel to secure domestic...
7 Philippine firms to seal deals with Korean partners
MANILA, Philippines — Seven Philippine companies and government agencies sealed new partnerships...
Government readies auction of 3,300 MW offshore wind capacity in August
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) is gearing up for the competitive auction of...
Gaisanos taking over Keppel Philippines Properties
MANILA, Philippines — The Gaisano family is poised to take control of Keppel Philippines...
JV out, landlord In: Abacore drops P4.2 billion partnership, opts for lease deal in Montemaria Batangas property
The ₱4.2 billion partnership is off, but the land deal is on. Abacore Capital Holdings Inc. has...
DoE narrows down potential sites for nuclear energy projects
THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) has identified four potential sites in Luzon and Visayas that may...
Tariff on Philippine exports to US still in limbo
MANILA, Philippines — The national government remains uncertain about the tariff rate that will...
SEC lowers IPO float for big firms
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) eased the minimum free float requirements for large...
Qatari firm lines up $3-B investments in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – A Doha-based investment firm is lining up $3 billion in potential...
Cybersecurity self-assessment for banks, nonbanks proposed by BSP
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is proposing to require all banks and nonbanks to conduct a...
Mild Q1 rebound seen
ECONOMIC growth will likely post a first-quarter rebound given latest indicators, the University...
BSP eyes tighter liquidity, recovery rules for e-money issuers
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is proposing tighter rules on...
Nuclear energy takes top spot in new Philippine power framework
As the country moves away from reliance on fossil fuels, the Department of Energy (DOE) has issued...
No exit: Marks & Spencer gets new partner to stay in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Marks & Spencer (M&S) plans to continue operating in the Philippines...
Auctions set for Naga, Ormoc, Tacloban, Kalibo airport dev’t projects
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it is inviting bidders for airport upgrade and...
BSP cuts rate anew to over 3-yr low 4.25%
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) delivered another quarter-point policy...
Bidding for Semirara coal mine contract opens Feb. 27
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) seeks to welcome new coal operators as it...
DENR overhauls system to speed up residential land titling
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued new rules designed to make...
PEZA counting on European firms to expand after PHL signs FTA with EU
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is banking on more investment activity from European...
Filinvest Innovation Park – Ciudad de Calamba gains PEZA ecozone status, solidifying Filinvest Land’s industrial leadership
Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) has further strengthened its position as a top industrial developer in...
President Marcos welcomes direct Fujian–Cebu flights announced by Chinese envoy
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday welcomed China’s decision to open direct flights between...
PEZA charts path to develop aerotropolis ecozones for aviation, aerospace investments
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is planning to craft guidelines to establish...
Manila Subway: Right-of-way snags fall like dominoes under new law, called ARROW Act
Manila: Right-of-way (ROW) barriers once stalled major infrastructure projects in the Philippines....
Kaya Founders, 100X and the Real Gold Rush to Invest in Metro Manila and Beyond
Don't look now, but you may see some of the biggest Fortune 100 and 500 companies relocating to...
FDI net inflow breaches $7B, beats BSP ’25 goal
MANILA, Philippines – Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Philippines fell more...
AI researchers are sounding the alarm on their way out the door
New York — “The world is in peril,” warned the former head of Anthropic’s Safeguards Research team...
OECD keeps 5.1% PH GDP growth forecast for 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has...
DTI eyes more investments in aerospace manufacturing
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is looking to attract investments in aerospace...
AboitizPower assumes control of CBK hydropower complex
MANILA, Philippines — Aboitiz Power Corp. has taken the reins of the 797-megawatt (MW)...
SEC to jack up lending firms’ capital requirement
MANILA, Philippines — After capping interest rates, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
DENR sets forest carbon market roadmap for 2026–2030
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has formally adopted a national roadmap...
Peza taps Indian firm FOR ecozone telco upgrades
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) has partnered with India-based...
Return to over 5 percent growth in Q1, full year 2026 seen
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy may return to above five percent growth in the first...
Megaworld to develop 18-ha beachside village in Nasugbu
LISTED property developer Megaworld Corp. is developing a beachside residential village along the...
Inflation picks up 2.0% in January 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Inflation in the Philippines spiked to 2.0% in January 2026 — the second...
SM Offices’ Pasay property earns LEED Gold
SM OFFICES, the commercial property arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., has earned its sixth LEED...
Philippine manufacturing growth climbs to 9-month high in January, but business confidence sinks
After sluggish 4.4-percent full-year economic growth in 2025—the slowest since the Covid-19...
Philippines, Japan finalize amendments to double taxation treaty
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Japan have finalized negotiations to amend their...
3 big-ticket assets up for privatization in ’26
MANILA, Philippines – The national government is eyeing the privatization of three big-ticket real...
Taiwanese firm to expand operations in Cavite
TAIWANESE semiconductor firm ASE Co. Ltd will expand its local operations and open a training...
Developers set sights on horizontal housing in regional growth areas
PROPERTY DEVELOPERS are targeting regional growth areas and pacing the rollout of horizontal...
PEZA OKs P12.86 billion investments in January
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) saw investment approvals drop...
IPOPHL extends global patent filing assistance for inventors
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has extended its filing assistance...
Hann eyes second integrated casino at New Clark City by 2030
South Korean tycoon Dae Sik Han is preparing a second integrated casino under the Hann Group,...
Philippine growth slumps to 4.4% in 2025, slowest in 5 years
PHILIPPINE economic growth sharply slowed to a post-pandemic low in the fourth quarter of 2025 as...
Philippines eyes tech-focused stock board by first half of 2026
The government is considering expanding the Philippine Stock Exchange’s (PSE) listing boards to...
DTI partner with banks, venture capitalists to help startups grow
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has authorized Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and four power...
BIR resumes tax audits to raise ₱100 billion in revenue
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is banking on more than ₱100 billion in revenue from...
BPI sets rate for P5-B SIGLA bonds, opens public offer
MANILA, Philippines – The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has priced its peso-denominated BPI...
Ayala logistics arm to acquire majority stake in Glacier Megafridge
MANILA, Philippines – Ayala Corp. said its logistics arm has signed an agreement to acquire a...
PSEi breaks four-day losing streak, peso recovers more
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rebounded on Thursday, snapping a four-day slide to...
SEC exempts micro enterprises from audited FS requirement
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has exempted micro enterprises—namely stock and...
FFCCCII pushes for expanded exports, stronger Middle East ties
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) has called...
PH returns to global bond market with triple-tranche bond sale
The Philippines returned to the international debt market on Tuesday with a triple-tranche bond...
Megawide seals Baguio terminal lease
Megawide Construction Corp. has secured a key legal and commercial milestone for its...
Philippine economy seen to grow by just 5.3% this year
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy is likely to grow below its potential this year, the...
Philippines makes first natural gas discovery in more than a decade
MANILA, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday gas and...
SEC pushes speed, lower costs in Big Bold Reforms agenda for 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission is accelerating reforms aimed at making the Philippines a...
Aboitiz Equity Ventures and Global Infrastructure Partners Sign PHP13.7B Deal
Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock, have...
DA halts land conversion certifications to protect farms
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is imposing a five-month moratorium on the issuance of...
PSE index climbs 1.5% as World Bank growth view lifts foreign buying
Philippine stocks advanced as fresh optimism on economic growth revived investor appetite and...
World Bank projects Philippine growth above 5% until 2027
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY is projected to grow above 5% this year and in 2027, although governance...
Philippines signs free trade deal with UAE
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has signed a free trade agreement with the United Arab...
Megaworld expands Negros footprint with P8-billion, 97-hectare ‘Sugartown’ estate
Sugar shaped Negros Occidental for generations, and Megaworld is now borrowing that legacy for its...
Philippine FDI net inflows plunge nearly 40% in October
NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines plunged nearly 40% year on...
BSP extends perks to spur green lending
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has extended a set of regulatory...
BOI grooming Bataan as electronics, semicon hub
MANILA, Philippines — The provincial government of Bataan and the Board of Investments (BOI) have...
Jobless rate down to 4.4% in November
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine labor market regained some modest footing heading into the...
Philippines’ dollar reserves hit $110.9 billion at end-2025
THE Philippines’ dollar reserves as of end-December exceeded the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’...
Government cuts growth targets through 2028
MANILA, Philippines — The government has revised its economic growth targets from 2026 through the...
AIM stays in Makati as Ayala Land talks break down
One of Makati City’s largest real estate deals fizzled out after Ayala Land and the Asian...
Jollibee plans a US listing of its international business
(UPDATE) Shares of Jollibee Foods Corp. jumped the most in more than five years after it announced...
Pag-Ibig keeps 3% interest rate amid higher house prices
MANILA, Philippines – Home Development Mutual Fund, or Pag-IBIG Fund, will keep its 3 percent...
ICCP sees rate cuts, SEC reforms unlocking infrastructure REIT listings
Lower interest rates and a key regulatory shift could soon bring a new kind of real investment...
Inflation rises to 1.8% in December 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The inflation rate slightly picked up pace last December 2025, rising to...
PDIC to auction prime real estate across Luzon in January
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) said it will auction a major portfolio of prime real...
Philippines, Poland sign investment pact for shipbuilding and trade
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Polish Investment and Trade Agency signed...
EDSA rehab begins: Plan travel, take detours
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) began the rehabilitation...
PEZA eyes more investments from South Korea
THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is seeing South Korea as among the potential sources...
Rockwell Land takes control of Alabang Town Center in major south expansion
The Lopez family’s Rockwell Land Corp. has acquired a majority controlling interest in Alabang...
Peza OK’d P260.89-B investments in 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Despite global and geopolitical headwinds, the Philippine Economic Zone...
North-South rail project attracts PH, Japanese, French firms
MANILA, Philippines — Big Japanese, French, and local infrastructure companies have shown keen...
PH extends land lease terms for foreign investors to 99 years
Philippine officials have signed a law that allows foreign investors to lease private lands for as...
Ayala exits: Madrigal family acquires Zobel’s stake in Alabang Town Center
Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) has agreed to sell its 50 percent stake in Alabang Commercial Center Corp....
Remittances hit 3-month high of $3.17B in October
MANILA, Philippines – Money sent home by Filipinos climbed to a three-month high in October,...
MREIT to acquire P16.22-B office towers in Taguig via share swap
MREIT, INC., the real estate investment trust (REIT) arm of listed Megaworld Corp., is set to...
PEZA eyes P300-B investments in 2026
THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is hoping to breach the P300-billion level in...
Philippine banks pare real estate exposure
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine banks trimmed their exposure to the volatile real estate sector...
IMF further cuts PH growth forecast to 5.1 percent
MANILA — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday further cut its 2025 Philippine growth...
Maharlika to buy P8-B Asian Terminals stake as ‘strategic PH asset’
The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) said on December 16, 2025 it will move to acquire up to 11.2...
Philippines books $320 million net inflows of foreign direct investments in September; YTD inflows hit $5.5 billion
MANILA -- Foreign direct investment into the Philippines climbed in September, with net inflows...
SMC releases another P296M for airport project
SAN MIGUEL CORP. (SMC) said it has made an additional P296.48-million disbursement from its...
BSP cuts key rate, signals easing cycle nears end
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday lowered its benchmark policy rate anew by 25...
FDA, LTO, BIR lead 2025 list of most complained-about agencies
MANILA, Philippines — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Land Transportation Office (LTO) and...
Estate tax amnesty extension to 2028 gains DOF support
The Department of Finance (DOF) has expressed full support for House Bill 6614, which seeks to...
Unemployment, underemployment rates climb in October
MANILA -- The Philippines' unemployment and underemployment rates climbed in October from...
Peso sinks to new low of 59.22 vs $1
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine peso sank to a new record low on Tuesday amid strong...
PEZA-approved investments up 3% to P207 billion
MANILA, Philippines — Investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) saw a...
DHSUD, DepDev raise socialized housing price ceiling to support 4PH
MANILA – The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Department of...
EDC cuts PH export targets due to external factors
TRADE officials cut the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) export targets for 2025 until...
SEC issues new public ownership framework to boost IPOs
MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released its planned tiered...
Stock buybacks surged 120% as flaccid market signals value play
Philippine listed companies have ramped up share buybacks this year as the market’s continued...
BIR launches ‘Tell the Commissioner’ complaints channel
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has launched its own “Tell the Commissioner” initiative in...
Peso strength, cooling inflation offer buffer against rising political risk
Japanese financial giant MUFG Bank Ltd. said investors have turned pessimistic following...
Philippine manufacturing plunges to 5-year low in November
Amid the deepening probe into the infrastructure corruption scandal, the Philippine manufacturing...
BIR warned vs abusing letters of authority
MANILA, Philippines—Sen. JV Ejercito expressed alarm Wednesday over the Bureau of Internal...
Peso strengthens on Fed easing view
THE PESO appreciated against the dollar on Thursday amid growing expectations of a rate cut by the...
Megaworld transforms Grand Westside into world’s biggest Mövenpick hotel
Tycoon Megaworld is turning Grand Westside Hotel along Manila Bay into the world’s largest...
Denmark’s CIP to build P30.5 billion wind farm in Nueva Ecija
MANILA, Philippines — Denmark’s Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is spending P30.5 billion...
BSP to stick with a range for inflation target
PANGLAO, Bohol — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it plans to continue setting a range...
Investor interest in nuclear energy remains high — DoE
INVESTORS are still keen on developing nuclear energy projects in the Philippines, the Department...
S&P affirms Philippines’ investment grade credit rating
S&P GLOBAL RATINGS on Thursday affirmed the Philippines’ investment grade credit rating with a...
Economy to slow down until 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy is widely expected to perform below par this year and...
PHINMA Hospitality to add 350 rooms across Pasay, Bacolod and Davao hotels
PHINMA HOSPITALITY, Inc., the hospitality arm of Del Rosario-led PHINMA Corp., plans to add 350...
SEC unveils biggest REIT rule overhaul in five years to widen capital access
The Securities and Exchange Commission is rolling out the most sweeping changes to the REIT...
Deloitte sees continued potential in Philippine IPOs
DESPITE only two local initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, the Philippine market raised...
SEC seeks comments on REIT rules to include power, infra, telco sectors
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a draft memorandum circular proposing...
Prime Infra takes majority control of First Gen’s Batangas gas fleet in PHP 50-B deal
Razon-led Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. (Prime Infra) has completed its PHP 50-billion...
SM eyes finishing Iloilo mall upgrade next year, highlights work in city’s public markets
MANILA — SM Prime Holdings, Inc. said it is nearing completion of the P2.3-billion redevelopment...
US tariff reprieve on food goods seen lifting PH exports, aiding peso
MANILA, Philippines – The United States’ move to spare several key food products from higher...
Recto says 25-bp cut likely in Dec.
FINANCE SECRETARY Ralph G. Recto ruled out an “off-cycle” move on monetary policy easing despite...
Thai conglomerate readies $1B investment in PH
MANILA, Philippines — Charoen Pokphand Foods Philippines Corp. (CPF) is investing $1 billion over...
Villar Land sets final property fair value at P52.74B, down from P1.33T
VILLAR LAND Holdings Corp. has set the final audited fair value of its newly acquired properties...
SEC moves to simplify rules on corporate amendments
MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) aims to further streamline the...
Poland eyes green tech infra in Bicol
THE economic partnership between Poland and the Philippines is entering a new, high-tech phase,...
Bad loans ratio eases to 6-month low
MANILA, Philippines — The proportion of banks’ bad loans dropped to its lowest level in six months...
BSP to implement 24/7 payment system in 2026
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) will implement a payment system that works around the clock...
Kaya Founders raises $25M to back Filipino tech startups
Insider Spotlight The Philippines’ most active early-stage VC raised $25 million for its fund Kaya...
PH economic growth slows down to 4% in Q3 2025
The Philippine economy as measured by gross domestic product (GDP) grew slower in the third...
FDI net inflows slump by 40.5% in August
NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines slumped by 40.5% in August,...
Mitsui unit buys 40% stake in Arthaland’s Makati condo project
ARTHALAND CORP. on Tuesday said SEAI Metro Manila One, Inc. (SEAIMMO), a wholly owned unit of...
Bank lending, domestic liquidity up again in September
The BSP said that, based on preliminary data, lending by universal and commercial banks grew by...
Philippine spot power prices jump 49% on quake, storm impact
Consumers may see an increase in their electricity bills this month after prices on the Wholesale...
DPWH cuts costs of construction materials by average 50%
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon has signed an...
Unemployment edges down but underemployment climbs in September
MANILA — The Philippines' unemployment rate edged down in September to 3.8 percent from 3.9...
Companies must use AI solutions to help reduce data breach costs
PHILIPPINE COMPANIES should use artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to strengthen their...
PEZA expects new Batangas plant to generate $920 million in export sales
IDEAL PRO METAL and Plastic Fabrication Corp. is projected to generate $920 million worth of...
Cebu to revise reclamation rules to attract more investors
CEBU CITY—The Cebu provincial government is revising its reclamation policy to align with national...
PSEi plunges to 3-year low
MANILA, Philippines — Market woes continued to mount, with the Philippine Stock Exchange index...
Inflation rate steady at 1.7 percent in October
MANILA -- Philippine headline inflation was steady at 1.7 percent in October, the Philippine...
Businesses saved P80M due to lower fees – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Tuesday thousands of businesses, including...
BSP sees inflation at 1.4-2.2% in October
Headline inflation may have eased year on year in October despite elevated prices of selected...
Fed lowers rates, but Powell suggests move may be the last of 2025
WASHINGTON – A policy divide within the US central bank and a lack of federal government data may...
Ayala Land raises P15 billion in ESG-linked bonds
LISTED Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) said it has raised P15 billion through sustainability-linked bonds...
Yuchengco, Japan firm link P1.9 billion solar farm to grid
MANILA, Philippines — Yuchengco-led Rizal Green Energy Corp. (RGEC) has completed the grid...
BSP eases rules for disaster-hit banks
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved additional relief...
GT Capital, Ateneo sign deal to build Cavite campus
TY-LED conglomerate GT Capital Holdings, Inc. has signed a memorandum of agreement with Ateneo de...
Japanese investors eye Bulacan for future expansion
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (PCCIJ) is eyeing increased Japanese...
Ayala Land opens Evo City offices in Cavite for lease
AYALA LAND, INC. (ALI) has opened office spaces in its 207-hectare Evo City estate in Kawit,...
Peso slumps to new all-time low
THE PHILIPPINE PESO breached the P59-per-dollar level for the first time on Tuesday, amid market...
Stocks fall as peso weakens further
MANILA, Philippines — Investors continue to stay wary about buying Philippine shares as the peso...
SEC unveils stricter ownership disclosure rules to curb financial crime
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving to make corporate ownership more...
Philippine stocks rebound on bargain hunting
PHILIPPINE STOCKS recovered on Thursday, with buyers stepping in late in the trading session to...
Meralco targets 1,500-km underground lines under capex plan
MANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) plans to install a 1,500-circuit-kilometer (km) underground cable...
Work starts on NSCR’s underground FTI station
CONSTRUCTION has commenced on an underground station of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) in...
House resolution seeks US talks to discuss call center reshoring
A CEBU legislator filed a resolution on Monday urging the government to initiate talks with the US...
DOTr launches ‘One RFID’ for all tollways
MANILA — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has launched one RFID for all tollways in the...
Megawide bags P1.2-billion Baguio City Integrated Terminal project
Megawide Construction Corp. on Monday said it has secured the Notice of Award to proceed with the...
GDP growth likely below target in Q3
TYPHOONS and the ongoing corruption scandal involving government flood control projects may have...
Peso plunges to near nine-month low
THE PESO plunged to a near nine-month low against the dollar on Wednesday as market players...
Foreign direct investments climbed to 12-mo high in July
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign direct investments (FDI) in the Philippines climbed to a 12-month...
T-bill rates ease on dovish BSP talk
MANILA, Philippines – The government was able to borrow its targeted amount of short-term peso...
DOE: Full RE foreign ownership added 20 GW to Philippine power supply
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ decision to open the renewable energy (RE) space to full...
OCBC: Philippine inflation will stay ‘well-contained’ at 1.6% in 2025
Despite inflation climbing to a six-month high in September, Singapore-based Oversea-Chinese...
Filinvest merges hotel units to streamline operations
Gotianun-led Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC) is consolidating several wholly owned hotel...
Megaworld allocates P3.4B from REIT proceeds to expand provincial townships
LISTED property developer Megaworld Corp. said it is allocating P3.4 billion from the proceeds of...
NPL ratio rises to 9-month high in Aug.
PHILIPPINE BANKS’ gross nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio rose to a nine-month high in August,...
Buildings designed, built properly generally safe in strong earthquakes, says engineer
Most of the high-rise structures in the National Capital Region, like condominiums and office...
BSP seen to cut policy rate to 4% by 2026
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will likely deliver three more rate cuts until 2026 to...
Manila Subway wins: Corinthian Gardens residents settle for ₱222.2 million in landmark right-of-way easement deal
Manila: After weeks of debate, residents of one of Metro Manila’s most exclusive enclaves have...
BSP cuts key interest rate a new, down to 4.75%
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas yet again reduced its key policy rate by...
SM’s Alfamart opens for franchising
MANILA, Philippines — Alfamart Philippines, the minimart chain of the SM Group, has commenced its...
PSE index climbs on positive data, foreign buying
PHILIPPINE STOCKS edged up on Wednesday, boosted by foreign buying and positive economic data that...
Marcos: $200-M energy deals to cut PH oil imports
President Marcos said the signing of eight landmark petroleum service contracts (PSCs) worth over...
Jobless rate eases to 3.9% in August
THE PHILIPPINES’ unemployment rate dropped to 3.9% in August, driven by renewed hiring in the...
BPI, BDO PNB, CBC, Security Bank to manage MPTC’s P20 billion bond sale
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) has appointed a group of leading banks to manage its proposed...
Panay-Guimaras-Negros bridge project still on track
ILOILO CITY — The much-anticipated 32.47-kilometer Panay–Guimaras–Negros (PGN) Island Bridge...
World Bank keeps PHL GDP forecasts unchanged
THE WORLD BANK maintained its Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts for this...
Philippine inflation quickens to 6-month high in September
HEADLINE INFLATION accelerated to a six-month high in September, mainly due to costlier fuel and...
Coca-Cola to Build New Manufacturing Plant in Tarlac
COCA-COLA Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) is set to build a 42-hectare manufacturing plant...
Japan leads Jan-Sept. investments tally – PEZA
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) on Tuesday said Japan was currently its top...
Megaworld building P20-B estate on site of old San Lazaro racetrack
LISTED property developer Megaworld Corp. is investing P20 billion in an old Manila-inspired...
BCDA taps 3 Japanese institutions for connectivity, sustainability projects
MANILA, Philippines — The BCDA signed three memoranda of understanding with Japanese institutions...
BSP sees September inflation at 1.5%-2.3%
PHILIPPINE INFLATION may have settled between 1.5% and 2.3% in September, amid higher prices of...
MGen weighs REIT option to raise funds for projects
MERALCO POWERGEN CORP. (MGEN) is considering tapping the local capital market through a real...
Trade deficit hits 6-month low in Aug
THE Philippines’ trade deficit in goods shrank to a six-month low in August, as exports increased...
We’re seeing real expansion: RLC’s new Bridgetowne landmarks signal confidence in offices
Once an industrial corridor along C5, Bridgetowne is shaping up to become Robinsons Land Corp.’s...
PEZA greenlights nearly P49 billion worth of investments in September
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has already achieved over 60% of its target...
Proposed changes to REIT rules coming out in October
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to introduce changes to a law regulating real...
2026 BSP rate cut bets still alive
MANILA, Philippines – Inflation in the Philippines is expected to stay within the Bangko Sentral...
S&P cuts Philippines growth outlook
MANILA, Philippines — S&P Global Ratings has trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines...
BIR simplifies business registration requirements
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is streamlining the documentary...
PH, Singapore renegotiate tax deal to spur jobs, investments
The Philippines and Singapore have started negotiations to update their nearly five-decade-old...
BPI funds major solar project for a brighter and more sustainable Philippines
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is demonstrating its leadership in sustainable finance...
Longer shelf registration to ease capital-raising pressures for companies
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) extension of shelf registration validity to five...
Ayala Land Logistics builds future-ready hubs in Cavite and Batangas
Ayala Land Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) is strengthening its presence in Southern Luzon with...
Public-private partnerships seen key to PH healthcare reform
To address the long-standing health inequities affecting Filipinos, the government is leveraging...
Megaworld lightens up on MREIT stake ahead of next asset infusion
Top township developer Megaworld Corp. continues to lighten up on its stake in MREIT Inc., this...
Income disparity, fiscal setbacks pose risks to Philippines’ credit rating
While Japan Credit Rating Agency’s (JCR) retained an investment-grade credit rating of “A-” with a...
PH to Osaka investors: ICT and green tech are next growth frontiers
OSAKA, Japan — The Philippines is broadening its investment pitch to Japanese businesses, urging...
DoH invites private sector to manage government hospitals
THE Department of Health (DoH) said it plans to bring in private partners to take on the...
PSE index jumps to 6,200 level on rate cut hopes
PHILIPPINE STOCKS rose on Wednesday, pushing the main index back to the 6,200 level, on hopes of...
P20-B wind power project to rise in Northern Samar by 2026
SINGAPORE-BASED Vena Energy’s local unit Gemini Wind Energy Corp. (GWEC) said it is investing...
CLI acquires 79-ha Liloan site for largest Cebu township
CEBU LANDMASTERS, INC. (CLI) has acquired a 78.8-hectare (ha) property in Liloan, Cebu, through...
Federal Reserve Move Key to BSP Rate Cut — Finance Chief
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may deliver one more policy rate cut before year-end, but...
PH Stocks Trade at Deepest Discount to Asia Since 2009 on Global Jitters
Historically, the Philippine Stock Exchange has had a lower price-to-earnings ratio compared to...
July Remittances Rise to 7-Month High of $3.18B
Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods that washed out jobs and paralyzed businesses drove overseas...
MGI Plans Up to ₱8.9-B Geothermal Expansion in Batangas
RENEWABLE ENERGY developer Maibarara Geothermal, Inc. (MGI) is proposing an up to P8.9-billion...
CREC Switches On ₱10-B Batangas Solar Farm with Battery Storage
CITICORE Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has energized a P10-billion, 197-megawatt-peak solar farm...
DTI Says Japanese Firms to Invest ₱51 Billion in PH
MANILA -- The Philippines secured P51 billion in investments from Japanese companies after...
URC Plans ₱400 Million Animal Feed Mill in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines — Gokongwei-led food and beverage company Universal Robina Corp. (URC) is...
Coca-Cola to Build New Manufacturing Plant in Tarlac
COCA-COLA Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) is set to build a 42-hectare manufacturing plant...
Dali Everyday Grocery Operator Faces Uncertainty Amid Mounting Losses
MANILA, Philippines — Hard Discount Philippines Inc., the operator of Dali Everyday Grocery, is...
250-Room Ibis Styles Hotel to Rise in Clark
Clark Development Corp. (CDC) signed a lease agreement with Twin Cardinal Realty Corp. (TCRC) on...
PSEi Picks Up Slight Gains
MANILA, Philippines — The local stock market posted slight gains yesterday as investors continued...
Higher Unemployment Rate Weighs Down Stocks
MANILA, Philippines — The local stock market slipped yesterday on news of higher Philippine...
PCCI Backs Philippine Application to Trans-Pacific Free Trade Deal
MANILA -- The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said it supports the Philippine...
FTA Back in Focus as PHL Seeks Tariff Relief from US
THE Philippines is reviving its long-standing ambition for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the...
RLC to Build Green Office Tower in Davao
ROBINSONS OFFICES, the office development and leasing arm of Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), is...
Megaworld Adds 30,000 Sqm Retail Space With New Hubs in Taguig, Makati, Boracay
Tycoon Kevin Tan-led Megaworld Corp. is stepping up its retail push with over 30,000 square meters...
BCDA to Spend P1 Billion for SCTEX Upgrade
MANILA, Philippines — State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is planning to...
JICA Signals Readiness to Support PHL Railway, Road, Bridge Projects
THE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) said it stands ready to further support...
SEC Allows One-Day Registration for Foreign Companies
COMPANIES with foreign equity seeking to incorporate in the Philippines may now register their...
Inflation Inches Up From Record Low, Hits 1.5% in August 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Inflation rose to 1.5% in August 2025 from a record low of 0.9% in July...
Jobless Rate Hits 3-Year High in July
THE PHILIPPINES’ unemployment rate rose to a three-year high of 5.3% in July as a series of...
June FDI Net Inflows Sink to Six-Month Low
NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDI) sank to a six-month low in June, with the...
PEZA Obtains Taiwan Investment Pledges
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it is expecting the entry of a number of...
Subic Bay Shipyard Reopens After U.S., South Korean Investments
The Philippines inaugurated HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines’ new shipyard in Subic Bay...
PLDT Brings to the Philippines Google’s ‘Game-Changing’ Laser Internet
MANILA, Philippines — PLDT Inc., led by tycoon Manuel Pangilinan, will activate the country’s...
DOTr Opens North-South Railway Project to Int’l Partners
THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) is widening the playing field for the operations and...
Court Rules on Subdivision Open Spaces, Road Lots
THE Supreme Court ruled that open spaces and road lots inside subdivisions don’t automatically...
99-Year Foreign Investor Land Lease Puts PH at Par With Asian Neighbors – PEZA
The new law extending the maximum lease period for private lands to foreign investors to 99 years...
New Tax Regime Seen to Make Philippine Mining Globally Competitive
MANILA, Philippines — The newly-signed law on a rationalized mining fiscal regime will solidify...
Investors Buy Cheaper Stocks, Lift PSEi After Five Days of Declines
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended a five-day slump as investors bought cheaper...
PEZA Seeks Greater Authority to Compete for Foreign Investment
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has called on lawmakers to amend its 30-year-old...
Tourism Sector Seen to Contribute P2.7T to Economy in 2025 – DOT
The Department of Tourism (DOT) expects the tourism sector to contribute around P2.7 trillion to...
Ayala Land Gets Funding Boost to Remake Greenbelt 1, Its Oldest Makati Mall
The Zobel family's Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has secured fresh sustainability-linked funding from the...
DOF Proposes Amnesty for Delinquent Taxpayers
DELINQUENT taxpayers may settle their liabilities at either 2 percent of their total assets or 5...
DOTr Eyes 95% Acquisition of Subway ROW by End-2025
THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) is targeting to complete 95 percent of right-of-way (ROW)...
BCDA Building Airport Terminal at Poro Point
MANILA, Philippines – The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is investing P250...
Entire Metro Manila subway under construction by Q4 – DOTr
MANILA, Philippines — The entire length of the Metro Manila Subway project (MMSP) will be under...
Globe Puts Up More Cell Towers in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines — More cellular sites are being deployed by Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. in...
PEZA Reclassifies Hann Reserve as Mixed-Use Ecozone Project
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it signed a supplemental agreement (SA) with...
NGCP Teams Up With DENR, LGUs for Bohol Reforestation Drive
Power transmission operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has teamed up with...
SEC Says GOCC Listing Push in Initial Phase
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has started work on a plan to bring government-owned...
Branded Residences Gain Momentum in Manila and Resort Markets
The outlook for branded residences in the Philippines – residential developments that partner with...
SEC Plans Revised REIT Rules by Q4
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning to release the revised rules for Republic...
Carmona-Biñan Link Road Meets Ayala Land’s Rising South
New corridor to improve mobility, boost investment potential, and support regional growth. The...
Philippines Seeking US Tariff Exemptions for Selected Exports
THE PHILIPPINES is asking the US to exempt exports of agricultural products and other goods from...
PEZA Jan-Aug Investment Approvals Surge 71.5% to P105.83B
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) approved P105.834 billion in investments from...
Stocks Sink on Selling Pressure Before BSP Cut
PHILIPPINE STOCKS dropped anew on Thursday, with the main index sliding back to the 6,100 level,...
Bangko Sentral Cuts Policy Interest Rate by 25 Bps
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) trimmed the policy rate by another...
DOTr Eyes Relocation of Mindanao Airports
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will study the relocation of three...
Pag-IBIG Offers Huge Discounts to Buyers of Foreclosed Homes
MANILA -- More than 30,000 foreclosed properties of the Pag-IBIG Fund are up for grabs as the...
Sual Solar Project Eligible for Green-Lane Treatment
THE Board of Investments (BoI) said it endorsed Pacific Impact Energy Corp.’s (PIEC) solar power...
New Taxes Ruled Out Amid Record Debt
THE GOVERNMENT will not introduce new tax proposals in the 20th Congress, Finance Secretary Ralph...
Clark Airport to be Linked to North-South Train via Aircon Walkway
MANILA — Travelers using the Clark International Airport will be able to ride trains that can take...
PCC Clears Infroneer Acquisition of Sumitomo Company
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved Infroneer Holdings Inc.’s acquisition of...
SEC Expands One-Day Registration to 81 Industries
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently increased the number of industries that can...
BSP Adopts New Format for Policy Announcements
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) will start implementing a new format for communicating...
Luxury Hospitality Seen as Growth Niche for Philippine Developers
PROPERTY CONSULTANTS said residential oversupply could push more Philippine developers to pursue...
SM Investments Expands Renewable Energy Push Across Businesses
SM Investments Corp., the parent company of the SM Group, reaffirmed its commitment to renewable...
Konektadong Pinoy Bill Lapses Into Law
MANILA, Philippines — The Konektadong Pinoy Bill, also known as the Open Access in Data...
ALI Regains Appetite for Middle-Income Residential Property Dev’t
MANILA, Philippines – Recovery in its core middle market segment has encouraged Ayala Land Inc....
Construction Firm EEI Jumps Into Real Estate, Bets Big on Housing, Townships
Construction giant EEI Corp. is diversifying beyond construction with a major foray into real...
BCDA, PSC Partner to Build World-Class Sports Facilities in PH
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)...
₱480B in Flagship Infra Projects Set for Cebu and Bohol
CEBU CITY—Ten Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFPs) worth more than ₱480 billion have been lined...
MPTC Seeks TRB Approval for NLEX Expansion
METRO PACIFIC TOLLWAYS CORP. (MPTC) has submitted to the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) its proposal...
Landbank, PNP Sign Pact to Simplify Pension Processing
MANILA – State-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) and the Philippine National Police...
SEC Says No Ban On Crypto Trading
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said its new rules on crypto asset service providers...
Red Tape To Red Carpet: DICT Extending 5-Year Validity Of Tower Companies’ Licenses
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is coming out with a new...
Green Project Targets Philippine Tourist Spots For Environmental Rehab
AS the European Union-sponsored Green local government unit (LGU) Project is getting traction, the...
Indian Group To Invest P4B In New Clark WTE Project
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said on Thursday that an Indian company will...
Philippines’ First Floating Solar Farm Sets A National Blueprint For Clean Energy
The Philippines is officially entering a new era of energy with a landmark 4.99 MW floating solar...
Stocks May Rise Before Powell Speech, BSP Meet
PHILIPPINE SHARES may rise slightly when the market reopens on Friday as investors reposition...
Gov’t Steps Up Build Better More With P1.51T Infra Program
The government is set to spend nearly P420 billion on public infrastructure in the third quarter...
Business Groups Back Ramon Ang’s Flood Control Proposal For Metro Manila
Five of the country’s most influential business organizations have voiced support for San Miguel...
Government Secures Foreign Partner for Sangley Airport Expansion
The Marcos administration has secured a commitment from Indian infrastructure giant GMR Group to...
BMI: BSP to Further Reduce Policy Rates in Second Half
MANILA – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to continue reducing policy rates in...
Pangandaman Sees 6% GDP Growth in Second Half
Philippine economic growth seen to pick in the second semester, amid an expected rebound in...
Japan Debt Watcher Affirms PH’s Investment-Grade Rating
MANILA – Japanese credit watcher Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) affirmed on...
Philippine Credit Perception Slightly Down in 2025
Private credit reference agency TransUnion Philippines on Tuesday reported a slight decline in the...
Villar Stands by Prices but ‘Reluctantly’ Reduces Villar City Land Estimates by 99% to Secure Audit
Tycoon Manuel Villar Jr.’s Villar Land is standing by soaring prices in Villar City, despite...
SM Hotels Lines Up P1.5-B Park Inn Sta. Rosa Opening for Q1 2029
SM HOTELS and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC), the hospitality arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., targets...
Arthaland acquires 50% of Cebu City land parcels for P2.51 billion
ARTHALAND Corp. said Monday that its project vehicle unit, Furusato Land Corp., had acquired a...
AstraZeneca to build Philippines’ first pharma innovation hub
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it tapped AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals to help...
Eton’s Blakes Tower set to attract Makati’s urban professionals
Eton Properties Philippines Inc., part of the Lucio Tan Group, officially launched Blakes Tower, a...
Filinvest Land to Dissolve Dormitel Subsidiary
GOTIANUN-LED property developer Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) is dissolving its dormitels subsidiary,...
Ayala Corp. recognized for governance at ASEAN CGCA 2025
LISTED conglomerate Ayala Corp. said it received recognition for its corporate governance at the...
Megaworld earmarks MREIT share sale proceeds for Cebu, Bacolod townships
LISTED property developer Megaworld Corp. said it will use the proceeds from its recent block sale...
SM Prime Q2 income climbs 10% to P12.8B on property gains
SM PRIME Holdings, Inc. said its second-quarter (Q2) net income rose by 10% to P12.8 billion,...

























































































































































































































































































































